Clean out the dumped alley behind an invited Reading rowhouse block (2026-07-18)

Reading's rowhouse alleys collect bagged trash, furniture, and construction debris that block drainage and draw rats to the whole block. One cleaned alley changes how every kitchen window on it feels, and the documented haul supports city enforcement. Standard: City of Reading quality-of-life ordinance + Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful; SDG 11. Proof: Before/after alley photos plus the staged-bulk photo Method (City of Reading quality-of-life ordinance + Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful; SDG 11.): 1. Confirm the block group invitation and walk the alley to inventory debris. 2. Bag loose trash and stage bulk items at the legal collection point. 3. Rake and sweep the alley surface clear to its drains. 4. Photograph and report any drums or unknown containers without touching them. 5. Photograph the alley before and after with GPS and date. Done when: Before/after alley photos plus the staged-bulk photo

Where

Rowhouse alleys, Callowhill blocks, Reading, PA 19601

Pay

$80 proposed

This packet is not funded yet, so this figure is a proposed price and not money waiting in escrow. If a buyer funds it, approved proof settles that price onchain. If nobody funds it, approved proof earns provable credit toward the work instead of cash. You see which before you claim, never after.

Proof

Before/after alley photos plus the staged-bulk photo

This is exactly what gets it approved. Nothing settles without it.

Level

entry

Open until

2026-10-17

How this work is done

A documented method, so this packet comes out the same whoever does it. Typically 30–60 minutes. Method of record: Community-coordination hazard survey (documentation + coordination only; severity-tagged)

Bring

• GPS phone
• camera
• hi-vis vest
• severity-tag reference (minor|moderate|severe|critical)

Steps

1. 1. Walk the corridor from a safe path; record a GPS waypoint at each hazard.
2. 2. Photograph each hazard.
3. 3. Classify the hazard type and assign a severity tag (minor|moderate|severe|critical).
4. 4. Name the responsible handoff target (BID / city agency / utility).
5. 5. Enter each hazard's type, severity, GPS, photo, and handoff target into the proof record; sign.

If it does not match the plan

• NEVER perform repair or enter the roadway/public right-of-way -> documentation and coordination only.
• Any severity:critical (e.g., live downed wire, open utility vault) -> flag immediately to the responsible agency; keep clear.

What counts as done

• Each hazard photographed with a GPS waypoint
• Severity tag assigned per hazard
• Hazard type classified
• Named handoff target per hazard

Proof is measured against these, not judged by taste.